Luxury Izmir Site Succumbs to Flames, Cause of Fire Uncovered
Luxury Site in Izmir Experiences Fire Caused by Electrical Contact
A fire broke out in the 3rd block of the Folkart Site, which is made up of 4 blocks and 168 flats, on April 27th around 10 p.m. in the Narlıdere district of Izmir. The site’s residents were able to evacuate safely while a large number of police and fire crews were sent to the area to intervene. Firefighters were quickly able to control the flames that had surrounded the entire block. Explosions periodically occurred during the fire, but it was finally brought under control after 8 hours, with both air and land intervention. Six individuals were treated for smoke inhalation while one person suffered a foot injury.
After the fire incident, the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Fire Brigade Department conducted a thorough investigation. They completed a report that identified the cause of the fire as being due to “electrical contact.” The report states that the fire may have been caused by the lighting system that was installed between the 1st floor and 2nd floor, as well as the cable shaft, ceiling, floors, and walls. The main cause was determined to be the cable insulation, and the insulation material was mounted on the wall using mortar (xps), synthetic fiber. This led to the ignition of the decorative wood surface coating, which was varnished and covered on the outside of the reinforced concrete and brick reinforcement. There were also 8 cm gaps between the wooden coating and the insulation material.
The report reveals that as a result of the fire, the combustible wooden wall coating emitted gases, heat, and smoke. The flammable compounds were released at high temperatures in the wood; these were effective in rapidly spreading from the starting point to other parts of the building. The spread was also facilitated by the atrium, where the cable and installation shaft were located. Since there was no barrier in the cable shaft, fire and smoke were easily carried to the upper floors, making it act as a chimney. The speed of the combustion was reduced by the fact that there was air flow in the atrium with the cable and installation shaft.
In conclusion, the report recommends making changes to the building structure to prevent or minimize such incidents in the future. The fire would have been worse if it had not been for the quick response of the firefighters and law enforcement personnel. It is essential to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of residents in any building.
